Korean Dictionary
How to say "Taxi" in Korean
“Taxi” in Korean is 택시 (pronounced "Taeksi").
택시
Taeksi
Usage & Context
Taxis in Korea are orange (regular), black (premium), or light blue (regular). KakaoTaxi is the dominant ride-hailing app. Taxis are relatively affordable. You can show the driver your destination on your phone if you can't pronounce Korean addresses.
Example Sentence
택시 잡아야 할 것 같아요. 너무 늦었네요.
I think I need to get a taxi. It's gotten too late.
How to use 택시 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Taxi” is 택시, romanized as Taeksi.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 택시.
Pronunciation Guide
'Taek' sounds like 'tack' in 'tack-le.' 'Si' sounds like 'see' in 'see-saw.' The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing transportation options after a late dinner.
밤늦게는 택시 잡기가 좀 힘들어요.
It's a bit hard to catch a taxi late at night.
Deciding on transportation with a friend.
택시 타고 갈까요, 아니면 지하철 탈까요?
Shall we take a taxi, or the subway?
Planning a trip to the airport.
여기서 공항까지 택시비는 얼마나 나올까요?
How much would the taxi fare be from here to the airport?
Cultural Context
Taxis in Korea are generally affordable and convenient. You'll see various types: standard (orange, white, or silver), international (black with 'International Taxi' written), and deluxe (black, more spacious and expensive). Kakao T is the dominant ride-hailing app, making it easy to call a taxi and pay. If you don't speak Korean, showing your destination on a map app to the driver is perfectly acceptable.
Editorial note
We review entries like 택시 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
택시 불러주세요.
Please call a taxi for me.
택시 타자.
Let's take a taxi.
여기서 택시 잡기 힘들어요.
It's hard to catch a taxi here.
Related Expressions
카카오 택시
Kakao Taeksi
Kakao Taxi (app)
택시비
taeksibi
taxi fare
콜택시
koltaeksi
call taxi
모범택시
mobeomtaeksi
deluxe taxi (black)
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